Veterinary Technician Jobs in Grafton, MA

A Veterinary Technician plays a crucial role in the veterinary industry, providing essential support to veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals with various health issues. They are responsible for performing a variety of procedures, such as drawing blood, administering medication, preparing animals and equipment for surgery, and assisting during surgical procedures. Veterinary Technicians also conduct laboratory tests and interpret the results, monitor anesthesia and recovery, and educate pet owners on pet care and health issues. They work in a range of settings, including veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, research facilities, and zoos.

Before becoming a Veterinary Technician, a person may work as a veterinary assistant, animal caretaker, or kennel attendant. To qualify as a Veterinary Technician, one must possess an associate's degree in veterinary technology from an accredited institution. Some regions require Veterinary Technicians to pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) to become licensed or certified. Additionally, they should have strong technical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and a genuine love for animals. They should also be capable of handling stressful situations and making quick decisions in emergency situations.

1-15 of 42 Jobs
Advanced Veterinary Specialty Center

Veterinary Technician ( specialty ) CVT and Reception

Required Experience: Certification and/or at two years of veterinary technician or tech assistance experience (preferably in a specialty field) is required....

Animal Care Specialist

  • Needham, MA (22 miles from Grafton, MA)
  • moments ago
  • Needham, MA (22 miles from Grafton, MA)
  • moments ago

Position Overview As an Operations Specialist in Animal Care, your role will be to ensure that proper animal care and husbandry is being provided for all companion animals and aquatic life in the Pet...

Entry Level Assistant - Certified Vet Tech

  • Lincoln, RI (23 miles from Grafton, MA)
  • moments ago
  • Lincoln, RI (23 miles from Grafton, MA)
  • moments ago

Job Title: Weekend Veterinary Technician - ShotVet (FRIDAY-SUNDAYS REQUIRED) **No weekday work available/required** Location: Various locations (road trip vibes!)...

CVT / LVT / Veterinary Leader

  • Lincoln, RI (23 miles from Grafton, MA)
  • moments ago
  • Lincoln, RI (23 miles from Grafton, MA)
  • moments ago

Job Title: Certified or Licensed Veterinary Technician (FULL TIME IDEAL - OK with Part-Time - **(Weekends would be required if Part-Time)** Job Description: Location: reporting to regional office in...

Emergency Veterinary Technician

  • Natick, MA (17 miles from Grafton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Natick, MA (17 miles from Grafton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Technician, Licensed Vet Tech, Credentialed Veterinary Technician, Credentialed Vet Tech, Credentialed Veterinary Tech, Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Tech, Vet Tech, Vet Technician, Veterinary...

Animal Care Technician

  • Worcester, MA (7 miles from Grafton, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (7 miles from Grafton, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Alpha Preclinical, a leading preclinical CRO, located in Worcester MA,is hiring an Animal Care Technician to join our dedicated team....

Certified Veterinary Technician

  • Holden, MA (12 miles from Grafton, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Holden, MA (12 miles from Grafton, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Our ideal candidate is an individual who is passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and pays attention to detail....

Veterinary Technician II - Ophthalmology

  • Grafton, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Grafton, MA
  • 4 days ago

What We're Looking For Basic Requirements: Certified Veterinary Technician in good standing....

Veterinary Technician Supervisor

  • Uxbridge, MA (9 miles from Grafton, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Uxbridge, MA (9 miles from Grafton, MA)
  • 4 days ago

VCA Blackstone Valley Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician Supervisor to help oversee clinic operations and lead our team of Veterinary Technicians, & Veterinary...

Veterinary Technician

  • Franklin, MA (16 miles from Grafton, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Franklin, MA (16 miles from Grafton, MA)
  • 8 days ago

We focus on promoting health and well-being through comprehensive services, preventative care, and client education....

OR Certified Veterinary Technician in good standing....

Veterinary Technician II- Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging

  • Grafton, MA
  • 9 days ago
  • Grafton, MA
  • 9 days ago

OR Certified Veterinary Technician in good standing....

Second Shift Anesthesia Veterinary Technician

  • North Grafton, MA (1 mile from Grafton, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • North Grafton, MA (1 mile from Grafton, MA)
  • 14 days ago

We are currently hiring a Veterinary Technician to be an intrinsic member of our anesthesia department providing excellence in care in conjunction with overnight teams for advanced anesthesia, radiology...

Animal Care Specialist I - In Vivo PK

  • Worcester, MA (7 miles from Grafton, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (7 miles from Grafton, MA)
  • 15 days ago

Tuesday - Saturday (Day Shift) We are seeking a Animal Care Specialist I for our Discovery site located in Worcester, MA....

Oncology Veterinary Technician Supervisor Tufts University

  • Grafton, MA
  • 16 days ago
  • Grafton, MA
  • 16 days ago

Provide feedback and coaching to individual veterinary technicians to enhance professional growth and improve performance....

Demographic Data for Grafton, MA

Moving to Grafton, MA? Find some basic demographic data about Grafton, MA below.


Local
National
7,254
106
Medium/Sm

Veterinary Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireVeterinary curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Practice
Vets and human health professionals both have a responsibility to address the challenge of antimicrobial stewardship. Veterinary nurses, surgeons and pharmacists need the skills to prescribe...
Veterinary Technician Exam Prep
The best Vet Tech VTNE exam prep to help you achieve your career goals. Here are all the resources available in our Veterinary Technician exam prep: 3 full-length practice tests to help you fully...
Virtual Work Experience and Exploring the Veterinary Profession
The COVID-19 pandemic means that many potential vet students cannot undertake animal handling work experience. On this course, youll get insight into the reality of life as a vet so that you can...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Veterinary Technician Jobs in Grafton, MA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireVeterinary research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Veterinary Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Veterinary Technicians in Grafton, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.3%
Associate's Degree
27.4%
High School or GED
20.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Doctorate Degree
3.8%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
1.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Technicians in Grafton, MA
Less than 1 year
50.3%
None
20.2%
1-2 years
17.5%
2-4 years
10.4%
4-6 years
1.6%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Veterinary Technician Related Career Advice Articles

Veterinary technician examining cat
Guide to Veterinary Technician Societies

A brief guide to veterinary technician societies approved by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA).

Read article »
How to become a veterinarian
How to Become a Veterinarian

Thinking about becoming a veterinarian? This rewarding career requires a lot of hard work, learn what is required here.

Read article »
woman with cat using veterinary telehealth services
How to Break into Veterinary Telehealth

Considering exploring a career in veterinary telemedicine? Here's what you need to know.

Read article »